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David Poussier is aiming to radically transform the relationship between consumers and food producers in the UK, which he says has been dominated by the power of the big supermarkets for too long.
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The latest annual report on ethical shopping provides good news for ethics including Fairtrade says Simon Birch
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All the latest in the health and beauty industries, from updates on the campaign for plastic free periods to the market for solid shampoo.
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All the latest in the financial sector. This time an update on community share schemes and a charity bond offer.
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All the latest in the clothing industry, from worsening conditions for sweatshop workers due to COVID to updates on the Ali Enterprise garment factory fire in Pakistan.
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All the latest news and events in the field of food and drink with regard to ethical consumption.
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The Lush Prize is an annual award to scientists and campaigners who are working to replace animal testing. It is a collaboration between Lush Cosmetics and Ethical Consumer, and, in November of this year, it paid out £250,000 in total, with prizes awarded in a virtual ceremony.
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Jonathon Atkinson of Carbon Co-op peers into some of the complexities we face in the transition to low carbon homes
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We speak to Joanna Adjetey (Planet Bananna), writer and influencer. Since 2016 she has been sharing her journey through veganism and learning how to consume more ethically for the planet.
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Here we examine reasons to boycott Black Friday, the tax-avoiding activities of companies most likely to profit from the sales, ways to protest against Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and other ethical alternative events you can support instead.
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Across the UK, Libraries of Things are offering consumers the chance to borrow not buy.
Sam Attard, manager of SHARE:Frome at the time of writing, gives 10 top tips on setting up a Library of Things where you live.
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We caught up with Ruth Anslow from HISBE about the challenges of being an ethical small business during the coronavirus pandemic, and their ‘Back to Better’ campaign.
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Lisa Ashford, CEO of Ethex explains how communities are taking control of their energy generation for the benefit of all.
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Conditions for farm workers in southern Spain have become yet more dire as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread through the area.
We spoke with workers and union representatives in August to hear how businesses have dealt with potential virus outbreaks and safety measures in the region.
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A groundbreaking innovation has paved the way for solar-powered trains, says Simon Birch.
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With talk of junking new gas boilers in the UK by 2025, heat pumps are very much the low-carbon alternative for people of the moment! Jonathan Atkinson from Carbon Co-op explains more...
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Culture Unstained, a research, engagement and campaigning organisation, have revealed how major oil and gas companies have pushed to influence and sponsor the COP26 climate summit over the last year.
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Our Beyond Consumerism page seeks out ideas big and small, for rethinking economic systems and reducing reliance on corporations and money. This time we hear from Josephine Philips who is launching a new clothing repair app as we write.
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Colin Birch with a light-hearted guide to trying, and sometimes failing, to be ethical. This week Colin looks into the world of car insurance.
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Amazon has launched a new eco badge on its website, which it claims will help “you discover and shop for more sustainable products.” Yet, the ‘Climate Pledge Friendly’ badge has been awarded to everything from single-use batteries to disposable wipes.
So is this another greenwashing exercise from Amazon?